基本的(きほんてき)

基本的(きほんてき) is a na-adjective meaning 'basic' or 'fundamental,' formed from 基本(きほん) (basis, foundation) plus 的(てき).

Forms

• Adverb: 基本的(きほんてき)に (basically, fundamentally)
• Modifying nouns: 基本的(きほんてき)な + noun

Common patterns

• 基本的(きほんてき)に賛成(さんせい)です: I basically agree
• 基本的(きほんてき)な知識(ちしき): basic knowledge
• 基本的(きほんてき)な問題(もんだい): fundamental problem
• 基本的(きほんてき)な考(かんが)え方(かた): basic way of thinking

Usage

基本的(きほんてき)に often softens statements, similar to English 'basically' or 'in principle.' Common in business and academic contexts.